UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has no subject preventing Ian Garry if he must.
‘Nomad’ is in a little bit of a bizarre spot in the intervening time. Shavkat Rakhmonov final appeared within the cage final December, submitting longtime contender Stephen Thompson on the UFC 296 important card. Following that victory, he was booked to face Belal Muhammad in his first shot at welterweight gold. Nevertheless, that struggle’s now not occurring.
Earlier this month, ‘Keep in mind The Title’ pulled out of his UFC 310 return as a result of damage. Because of this, Shavkat Rakhmonov is about to struggle on the cardboard however doesn’t have an opponent. Earlier in the present day, the contender pitched former champion Kamaru Usman as a possible foe for December. Nevertheless, Ian Garry additionally supplied to face Rakhmonov earlier this week.
Not lengthy after that provide, ‘The Future’ was booked to face Joaquin Buckley in December. Talking on a latest version of Ariel Helwani’s present, Shavkat Rakhmonov was requested a couple of potential struggle towards Ian Garry. There, the undefeated welterweight said that he’d be keen to face the Irishman after profitable UFC gold.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov speaks on Ian Garry:
“He can attempt to take my zero, however I do know the identical factor goes to occur that occurred in coaching.” pic.twitter.com/3sldYxj3Bx
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 4, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to Ian Garry after transient speak of UFC 310 showdown
Nevertheless, Shavkat Rakhmonov largely laughed off the concept Ian Garry might pose any issues in a possible matchup. ‘Nomad’ said that the 2 had skilled collectively previously, and it didn’t go effectively for the Irishman. With that in thoughts, Rakhmonov isn’t fearful in any respect a couple of future struggle between the 2.
“To be trustworthy, I don’t care.” Shavkat Rakhmonov said to Ariel Helwani, when requested about Ian Garry’s latest feedback. “I’m prepared if it’s going to be him after he wins his subsequent struggle. Whether it is, it may very well be good for each of us, we are able to do it. He can attempt to take my zero, however I do know the identical factor goes to occur, that’s occurred within the coaching. I’m simply going to maintain it the identical method, and I’m fairly assured that I might beat him.”
He continued, “You understand, it was simply coaching. I don’t need to reward myself an excessive amount of. It’s simply coaching, however I really feel comfy with how the coaching went. Whether or not it was hanging or the bottom, I felt comfy and in management. I’m fairly assured on this matchup.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC welterweight contender? Do you’ve any curiosity in Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Garry?
